...for New Years Resolutions! I made a few back in 2012, but I've skipped it ever since... until now! Although I've been doing pretty well hitting the gym 2-3 times per week, there's a different area of my life that needs some serious recommitment.
You already know what I'm going to say.
I've just been too busy to plan meals and cook... the holidays lead to lots of overindulging... blah blah blah. The truth is recently I pretty much gave up on trying to eat healthy. I went from always meal planning and making do with what was already in my fridge, to making Paleo choices like ordering sandwiches or burgers without the bun and choosing a salad on the side... to just not caring at all. The further I got from my last Whole30 in July, the more my willpower disappeared.
Fortunately, I know what I need to do! I don't think it can be any more obvious that avoiding sugar, grains, dairy, and booze agrees with me. It is still SO crazy to me that my body went through this big of a transformation over 25 days.
Starting January 5th, I am doing another Whole30! I'm actually debating doing a Whole60. I know how to successfully fuel my body to achieve the results I am looking for. However, maintaining my diet between Whole30s has proven to be an issue for me. I'm not sure why I can't seem to make it stick, I know I feel so much better when I make good food choices! I think it's a combination of convenience and just plain indulgence. Eating healthy meals every single day requires work and preparation! And there are certain foods that I will never get over (I'm looking at you pizza)! But I need to get it through my head that I can enjoy those things in moderation without ruining everything I've worked so hard for.
So that is my number one goal for 2015: Commit to clean eating and don't let indulgences here and there take me completely off track!
Other New Year's Resolutions:
And btw I hope you had a wonderful Christmas filled with family, good food, and lots of fun!
Are you making any changes in the New Year? Is anybody interested in joining me for a life changing Whole30?!
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You already know what I'm going to say.
I've just been too busy to plan meals and cook... the holidays lead to lots of overindulging... blah blah blah. The truth is recently I pretty much gave up on trying to eat healthy. I went from always meal planning and making do with what was already in my fridge, to making Paleo choices like ordering sandwiches or burgers without the bun and choosing a salad on the side... to just not caring at all. The further I got from my last Whole30 in July, the more my willpower disappeared.
Gaining weight is a weird mental game for me. The more I gain, the more I'm just like YOLO. I've already gained a few pounds, I might as well eat five slices of pizza for lunch (true story). It's a really bad outlook. And here's a big surprise... none of my clothes fit me very well right now.
Fortunately, I know what I need to do! I don't think it can be any more obvious that avoiding sugar, grains, dairy, and booze agrees with me. It is still SO crazy to me that my body went through this big of a transformation over 25 days.
Starting January 5th, I am doing another Whole30! I'm actually debating doing a Whole60. I know how to successfully fuel my body to achieve the results I am looking for. However, maintaining my diet between Whole30s has proven to be an issue for me. I'm not sure why I can't seem to make it stick, I know I feel so much better when I make good food choices! I think it's a combination of convenience and just plain indulgence. Eating healthy meals every single day requires work and preparation! And there are certain foods that I will never get over (I'm looking at you pizza)! But I need to get it through my head that I can enjoy those things in moderation without ruining everything I've worked so hard for.
So that is my number one goal for 2015: Commit to clean eating and don't let indulgences here and there take me completely off track!
Other New Year's Resolutions:
- CrossFit 3 times per week, push towards 4
- Add some running back into my routine, some slow jogging or sprints, whatever moves me, with no pressure on adding distance
- Commit to yoga, additional stretching and mobility work, and foam rolling to prevent injury and speed up recovery
- Keep up with my visits to the chiropractor and go before I am in pain
- Read one book per month (this sounds small, but it's a huge goal for me)
- Pay off at least half of my remaining school loans
- Give the blog a make over!
- Post more frequently. I have so many posts that are currently lost in draft land, I need to catch up!
And btw I hope you had a wonderful Christmas filled with family, good food, and lots of fun!
Are you making any changes in the New Year? Is anybody interested in joining me for a life changing Whole30?!
Connect with me on Facebook!
